by Larry Scheinfeld | Mar 6, 2018 | Larry Scheinfeld
As with most relationships, the one between a venture capitalist and a CEO is, well, complicated. While the similarities between business and personal partnerships have not gone unnoticed—namely the need for communication, respect, trust, and shared vision—it’s also...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Jan 19, 2018 | Venture Capital
When we think of venture capitalists, we typically think of well-heeled entrepreneurs who have already made their fortunes sliding directly into the role of General Partner. Or we think of very wealthy people starting funds on their own. Of all the myths around...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Mar 6, 2017 | Larry Scheinfeld, News, Venture Capital
Venture capitalists are no strangers to investing in green technologies. Environmentally friendly companies have received a steady flow of venture funds since 2006. But 2016 saw the fastest growth in venture-backed green tech in nine years and 2017 looks like it will...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Nov 13, 2014 | Technology, Venture Capital
Reliving the Old Days I don’t mean to bring up bad memories, but who here was around in 2000? Remember that? Y2K was a thing of the past but so too were hundreds of companies who just couldn’t survive the sudden nosedive in the tech market. It seemed the lucky ones...